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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,740.77, 606,844.51 and 248,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,740.77, 606,844.51 and 248,750.06 is: 343,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,740.77 : 606,844.51 = 248,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,740.77/606,844.51 = 248,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,740.77x = 606,844.51 × 248,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,740.77x = 150,952,606,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,952,606,892.74/439,740.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,276.35

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